Who is My Skarsgård?

Born on 3^rd July 1965, in Kalmar, Sweden, My Sonja Marie Agnes Skarsgård is a physician, but known for having been married to the actor Stellan Skarsgård. The couple had six children together, with four going on to become famous celebrities: Alexander, Gustaf, Bill and Valter. My is 5ft 3in (1.62m) and weighs about 130lbs (64kgs). My’s short-lived acting career consisted of a role as the mother in “Jim & Piraterna Blom” in 1987. Since then, the matriarch of the Skarsgård family has only made guest appearances on Swedish shows such as “Skavlan” and “Efter Tio”.

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Personal Life

My and Stellan welcomed their first son Alexander in 1976, followed by Gustaf in 1980, Sam in 1982, Bill in 1990, Eija in 1992, and Valter in 1995. Dubbed as one of the women who “stole Stellan’s heart”, My met her now ex-husband in the early 1970s, and would tie the knot with the famous actor in 1975 shortly before their move to Stockholm. Following 22 years of union, Stellan and My shocked the world with news of their divorce in 2007. A mere two years later, the Swedish A-lister married for the second time, to Megan Everett. The couple have two children together: Ossian, born in 2009, and Kolbjorn in 2012.

Following her divorce, there hasn’t been any more news regarding My’s personal life. It appears that the homemaker and physician is happy to focus on her career and loved ones, including her brood of grandchildren.

Alexander & Gustaf

Alexander was the first sibling to follow in his father’s footsteps. Active in the industry since 1984, the handsome blonde was given his first role at just seven years old, thanks to a friend of his father, the director Allan Edwall. His performance in the Swedish drama film paved the way for a long and fruitful career and was also an entry at the 57^th Academy Awards’ Best Foreign Language Film category.

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After landing his first recurring role in 1999, in 10 episodes of the series “Vita Logner”, the early 2000s proved to be a bustling time for Alexander’s career. In 2006, the actor transitioned into English-language productions such as “Never Be Mine”, while continuing to work on Swedish shows and films. To date, Alexander’s most famous role has been his portrayal of Eric Northman in the supernatural series “True Blood”. Between 2008 and 2014, the thespian dazzled viewers in 76 episodes before playing Monroe in the critically acclaimed “The Diary of a Teenage Girl”. Other popular projects include his depiction of Adam in “Zoolander No. 2” and his role as Randall Flagg in the thrilling mini-series “The Stand”.

Other works to date include roles in “The Northman” and “Infinity Pool”, with both movies in the post-production stages as of February 2022. As for Gustaf, the second Skarsgård brother’s on-screen debut came in 1989, with a role in the short film “Ballerina Prima”, followed by other minor portrayals in “Kontrakt”, “Euroboy”, and “Sommaren”. From 1998 to 2003, the successful celebrity studied at Stockholm’s Swedish National Academy of Mime and Acting, before joining the city’s Royal Dramatic Theatre, and upon completing his studies, Gustaf performed in “Evil” and was nominated for the Guldbagge Award in the Best Supporting Actor category, the first of many accolades with which he would be rewarded.

Other career highlights include winning the Shooting Stars Award presented by the European Film Academy in 2007, and a Guldbagge Award for his role in “Kidz In da Hood” in 2006. In 1999, Gustaf married the Swedish actress Hanna Alstrom, with whom he shares a child.

Bill & Valter

Perhaps the most famous Skarsgård brother of the moment, Bill’s career began in 2000 with his depiction of Klasse in “White Water Fury”. Two years later, he appeared in two episodes of “Laura Trenter – Dad, the Policeman” before a five-year hiatus to focus on his studies. Notable roles include his work on “Simple Simon” and “Hemlock Grove”.

Doubtlessly, Bill’s big Hollywood break came in 2017, when he was cast as Pennywise the Dancing Clown in “It”, based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. Reprising the role two years later in “It Chapter Two”, Bill’s stellar performance terrified millions around the globe, and made him a household name, with the two movies grossing over $1 billion in the box office against a combined budget of $114 million. In a rare September 2019 interview, Bill spoke on fame and his family as well as sharing with fans his preparation process upon being given the role. “I used it [the book] as a blueprint from which ideas could branch.

I communicated with Andrés [the director] to find what we could agree was a fun, new approach to the character… Something that inspired us to continue down certain routes”. Valter, despite being one of the lesser-known Skarsgård siblings, has also managed to earn a living doing what he most loves. With a role in the 2003 short film “Details”, the Stockholm native unleashed his passion for acting and proved his prowes,s to a worldwide audience. With unforgettable portrayals in “Arn: The Knight Templar” and “Arn – The Kingdom at Road’s End”, Valter firmly established himself in the entertainment industry, especially in the supernatural genre. Some recurring roles of the attractive thespian include his interpretation of Lippi in 16 episodes of “Black Lake”, and his role as Bjorn in “Katla”, a 2021 mystery-drama series.

Interestingly, Valter shies away from giving interviews or divulging too many details of his personal life, and can very rarely be seen at glossy celebrity events or awards ceremonies. The celebrity clearly prefers to keep his private and professional lives separate, and treats the industry as a job instead of as a lifestyle.

Net Worth

My is estimated to be worth over $250,000, thanks largely to her lucrative career as a physician. Leading a modest lifestyle away from the public eye has helped Stellan’s ex-wife to slowly build her fortune, while apparently enjoying middle age. As for her children, they are thought to be worth a combined $30 million.

Who is Kazembe Ajamu?

Although being known as the father of the movie star Zendaya, Kazembe Ajamu is also a successful businessman and manager in his own right. Standing tall at 6ft 2ins (1.88m) and weighing about 170lbs (77kgs), Samuel David Coleman was born in Oakland, California USA in the 1960s, but keeps details of his life such as his birthday private.

Family & Education

In a video for Immigrant Heritage Month, Kazembe shared with fans that he’d taken a DNA test to discover his roots. His father’s side of the family comes from Macedonia and Iceland, with his maternal family being Nigerian.

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The CEO seems to have been brought up in a stable household with both parents present and a few siblings, although their identities remain a mystery to the general public. Furthering his studies at college, Zendaya’s father graduated and went on to become a grade-school teacher.

Personal Life

Kazembe met his future wife Claire Stoermer in the early 1990s. It’s believed but not confirmed that the couple met at work, as Claire was also a schoolteacher for many years. Claire was born on 24^th March 1964, in the USA, and is of Caucasian descent. On 1^st September 1996, Kazembe and Claire became proud parents to their last child Zendaya, and settled down permanently in Oakland.

Over the years, Zendaya has credited her parents for her success, and thanked them for molding her into who she is today. In a Teen Vogue interview, the starlet confessed that she was inspired by her mother’s work as a teacher. Despite landing a role in “Shake It Up” and having to go to Los Angeles, Zendaya still saw her mother every week. Fans of the celebrity were surprised to learn in 2017 that Zendaya, 20 years old at the time, was still living with her parents. However, the actress told Ellen DeGeneres that they all respected each other’s space, and had healthy boundaries. However, in March of the same year, the A-lister spread her wings and purchased a lavish $1.4 million home in L.A.

Moving on from her career in education for bigger and better things, Claire became an entrepreneur and launched her own jewelry line, Kizzmet Jewelry. Zendaya was fully supportive of her mother’s venture and often modelled the customized jewelry pieces on the brand’s Instagram account. The small business specializes in protective stones such as Shangaan amethysts and Botswana agate. In 2016, news outlets including TMZ broke the unexpected news that Claire had filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences as the cause. At the time, Zendaya was a rising star following her work on Disney shows and her blossoming musical career; however, the news didn’t gain much traction.

To this day, Claire and Kazembe maintain a positive relationship for the sake of their daughter. The other Coleman-Stoermer siblings are Austin, Katianna, Annabella, Julien, and Kaylee. All five of them are doing their own thing these days, and have long since started their own families, making Zendaya a proud aunt of many. The actress also cites her older sisters as an influence, saying: “I look up to my big sister and realize the influence she’s had on me and making me a better person”.

Zendaya

Part of Zendaya’s success today is due to the time and effort Kazembe invested into managing her career. Active in the industry since 2009, some of the celebrity’s first jobs were modelling gigs for Old Navy and Macy’s and work as a back-up dancer for a Sears campaign starring Selena Gomez.

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In November of the same year, Zendaya auditioned for a role in “Shake It Up” by performing “Leave Me Alone” by Michael Jackson, so later being cast as Rocky Blue. The premiere of “Shake It Up” on 7^th November 2010 took Zendaya’s career to another level, as the show became Disney Channel’s second highest-rated premiere of all times, with 6.2 million viewers. Mere months later, Kazembe helped his daughter branch out into music, with the release of the promotional independent single “Swag It Out”. In June 2011, she released “Watch Me”, peaking at #86 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Zendaya’s 2012 discography includes “Fashion Is My Kryptonite”, “Same Heart”, and “Made in Japan”, with all three songs being part of the soundtrack for “Live 2 Dance”.

With her fanbase multiplying at a dizzying rate, it’s little surprise that the actress was signed to Hollywood Records in September of the same year. The starlet’s self-titled album was released on 17^th September 2013 and did moderately well. Other career achievements include her first film role in the Disney Channel Original Movie production “Frenemies”, her performance at the Teen Music Festival, and her participation as the youngest contestant ever at the time, in “Dancing with The Stars”. Despite working with seasoned musicians such as Timbaland and Chris Brown, in 2016 Zendaya’s focus turned to acting, and her father was officially confirmed as being her manager.

Transitioning into more adult roles and leaving Disney behind, the talented thespian made her feature film debut in “Spider-Man: Homecoming”, which premiered in July 2017. Making the controversial decision to wear no make-up to her screen test, or during filming, Zendaya also put her own spin on the role of Michelle, leading to a critically acclaimed performance. Mere months later, millions of viewers fell in love with Zendaya as she depicted a trapeze artist in “The Greatest Showman”, and enjoyed a taboo on-screen romance with Zac Efron. The Hollywood Reporter and other respected outlets praised Zendaya for her acting skills, with the film becoming the third-highest grossing live-action musical in history.

These days, Zendaya’s best role is considered to be her portrayal of Rue in “Euphoria”, a gritty coming-of-age series which touches sensitive topics, including, but not limited to, sex, substance abuse, and unhealed trauma. The actress also worked as an executive producer on season two.

Net Worth

Thanks to his business acumen and frugal lifestyle, Kazembe’s net worth is estimated at over $5 million as of early 2022. Meanwhile, his daughter Zendaya is worth three times more, thanks to her lucrative acting roles and endorsements.